Finance and Budget Assistant
@ UN Environment Programme

Copenhagen Metropolitan Area
DKK 600,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 5 days ago

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About UN Environment Programme

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. UNEP sets the global environmental agenda, promotes sustainable development, and advocates for a healthier global environment.

About the Climate Change Division and UNEP-CCC

The Climate Change Division works with Member States and Partners to accelerate a just transition by addressing mitigation and adaptation gaps, enhancing implementation capacity, accessing finance and technology, and building resilience. The UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC) is a premier research and advisory institution on energy, climate and sustainable development, collaborating with international institutions and national governments around the globe.

Role Overview: Finance and Budget Assistant

Located in Copenhagen, Denmark at UNEP-CCC, this role supports budgeting, finance, and general administration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Budget and Finance: Assist with creation and review of financial proposals and budgets; consolidate budgets for various activities; monitor expenditures; prepare budget performance reports; and generate customized financial reports from UMOJA.
  • General Administration: Draft correspondence; coordinate with service units; manage operational travel programmes; oversee vendor payments; plan office space; maintain technology and equipment; coordinate seminars and conferences; and prepare data presentations and reports.

Key skills/competency

  • Budgeting
  • Financial Reporting
  • UMOJA
  • Data Analysis
  • Expenditure Monitoring
  • General Administration
  • Report Generation
  • Travel Management
  • Communication
  • Coordination

How to Get Hired at UN Environment Programme

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor skills for finance and budget roles.
  • Highlight UMOJA experience: Emphasize financial reporting expertise.
  • Research UN Environment Programme: Understand its mission and projects.
  • Prepare examples: Showcase budgeting and administration successes.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review UMOJA financial reporting procedures
Study budget variance analysis techniques
Enhance Excel and financial modeling skills
Practice preparing budget performance reports

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time managing multiple tasks
Explain experience with team communications
Discuss solving budget challenges under pressure
Share examples of proactive administrative support

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